Jennifer Hill writes for the Alliance Trust on the attractiveness of using investment trusts for saving for children. Growing capital over the long term can help finance school fees, university tuition or a deposit on a first home. She quotes from a number of analysts, including David Liddell, Jason Hollands of Tilney and James Carthew of QuotedData. Their global reach and long term focus are among the strengths of investment trusts in growing capital for children.